Global Experience and Training

Your Future Starts Here

Interested in increasing your education or furthering career prospects by getting practical experience in your field in the United States?

Join IIE's Global Experience and Training, the GET™ initiative. GET offers international students and young professionals exciting experiences in the United States through access to an extensive network of top colleges and universities. With strong partnerships across the U.S., GET provides participants with access to experiences that will give you academic and hands-on training to grow your portfolio. Experiences include higher education academic study, internship or research assistantship, J-1 visa sponsorship, professional development and other activities to make the most of your experience in the U.S.

Research & Internships

In today's increasingly interconnected world, the importance of cross-cultural professional and academic experiences is vital. By participating in a GET opportunity in the United States, you will experience hands-on training in your field to help you stand out in today’s global job market.

Higher Education

The GET- A Higher Education Academic Program (GET-AHEAD) at IIE works with international students to navigate the admissions and scholarship award process for applying to university in the United States.

Teaching Opportunities

Since 1968 IIE's Teaching Assistant Program has aimed to strengthen foreign language instruction at U.S. educational institutions by establishing a native speaker presence in the classroom. The GET-Teaching Assistant Program provides an opportunity for young, international teachers to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency and extend their knowledge of the cultures and customs of the United States.